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September 4, 2026
DOJ Pauses Antitrust Cooperation with Canada Amid Trade Dispute
- The DOJ's antitrust division was ordered to stop all collaboration with Canadian authorities.
- This directive comes amid escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada, including retaliatory tariffs.
- The DOJ disputed the report, claiming no formal direction was issued to pause cooperation.
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- Justice Department Hits Pause on Cooperation With Canadian GovernmentSep 4, 2026 at 7:03 PM · WSJ
- US Justice Department pauses cooperation with Canadian government, WSJ reportsSep 4, 2026 at 7:17 PM · Reuters
- DOJ ordered to freeze antitrust work with Canada as trade tensions intensifySep 5, 2026 at 1:09 AM · Fox News